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OK, so I've got a baby bci that I've had for about 6 weeks now. health wise, everything seems fine. however, when i handle him/her (not sure on sex as of yet), he/she will wrap his tail around my finger and won't let go. i'll sit on the couch or whatever and he/she will explore as far as it can go without letting go with it's tail. i've had ball pythons for 7-8 years and they cruise all over the place when i handle them, but this guy just anchors in and won't travel outside of his anchor point. anyone else ever experienced this? is this normal with young boas?
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It's normal...he doesn't want to fall or venture where predators might get him...be patient. 6 weeks isn't very long...especially when you're up against evolution. -
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Sounds perfectly normal and you said it.... He's using an anchor grip so he feels secure. Any pics? ;-)Comment
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i kind of figured that was probably the case. he even does it when i set him on the couch next to me...as in there's no way he could fall, so that kind of threw me for a loop. i don't remember any of my bps doing it when they were young. although i realize different animals will have different behavioral tendencies. still new to boas, so not 100% on all of their little quirks. i would think he'll get more adventurous as he (she?) gains some size.
i'll have to snap some pics. he's just a "normal" bci...morphs are cool and all, but i tend to prefer nature's camouflage.Comment
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I think some snakes are more 'clingy' than others too...just personality differences. My little Aussie spotted python has more cling per gram than any snake I've ever known, yet she is quite friendly & about 5 years old now.Comment
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lso remember that boa, especially young one are more arboreal in nature than a ball python.Comment
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funny thing about that...my balls are always climbing all over their branches/trees in their enclosures while the boa has yet to touch his. got him this nice climbing setup since i'd read they can be more arboreal, and he/she doesn't even use it.Originally posted by AaronZav View PostComment
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my boas were both very "anchored" when they were younger. now one, a 6 foot male, and a 4 foot female, run all over the place when i take them out. sometimes it can be difficult to handle a 6 footer who is determined to climb up a book shelf.Comment
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"Kids today!" Maybe the right kindergarten would straighten them all out? ha ha ha...Originally posted by CobraCommander View PostComment
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unappreciative, spoiled little snots! in my day....Originally posted by Noelle7206 View PostComment
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